The Meat Cutter ensures that our customers’ needs are met and exceeded by delivering remarkable customer service and providing customers with exceptional product knowledge, efficient service and a friendly attitude.The Meat Cutter is responsible for creating an appealing presentation of the variety and selection of meat, poultry, and seafood products by following the ordering, cutting, grinding, slicing, processing, wrapping, product rotation, and merchandising standards. In addition, the Meat Cutter supports the Meat department by practicing safe food handling procedures and keeping the Meat Department area and equipment clean at all times. The individual performs general meat selection, cutting, wrapping, and display maintenance. This position cuts and trims meat to size for display or as ordered by customer, using hand tools and power equipment, such as grinder, cubing machine, and power saw.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

·Locate appropriate meat portions in the walk-in freezer/refrigerator, remove the individual pieces from their positions, place them on a 4 or 6 wheel cart, and push the cart to the cutting room

·Use knives and occasional band saw to prepare specific cuts of meat from larger portions

·Set machine for proper pricing and labeling of the meat to be wrapped

·Arrange packages on display and remove any out of date or damaged packages from display

·Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment. Wash, wipe, and clean tools, equipment, and counters. Sweep and/ or hose floor surfaces

·Operate and electric tow motor to move pallets from the receiving area to storage areas

·Instruct, supervise and direct Apprentice Meat Cutters as required